White Striker Charters Troutcatcher

White Striker Charter specializes in fishing for Trout on the world-famous Lake Taupo in New Zealand. Captain Richard Staines has over three decades of charter experience on Lake Taupo and knows about everything that makes for a fun and productive fishing trip. He is happy to welcome both beginners and more experienced anglers aboard.

You will be fishing on a 32’ Genesis cruiser that’s outfitted with a 250 HP Hyundai engine and has plenty of space for up to eight anglers to fish in comfort. Apart from all the necessary safety and navigation gear, the boat has a private head, full kitchen facilities, and a fridge/freezer as well. The boat is designed to be suited for fishing in all weather conditions, so feel free to book at any time you like.

Lake Taupo is heaven for Trout fishing, and what better way to do it than with Taupo’s most experienced charter operator. Jigging and trolling with downriggers are the main techniques used by Captain Richard to get you on the fish. Three-hour trips are the standard fare when it comes to fishing Lake Taupo, but longer trips can also be arranged.

The price of a trip includes rods, reels, and terminal tackle, as well as the cleaning and bagging of your catch after the trip. 24-hour fishing licenses can be bought from the captain (Adults) $25.50 Children $5.50) or you can bring your own. Take along a pair of polarized sunglasses and some snacks if you’re so inclined and the adventure can begin.



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
    Price for up to 8 persons
    US $349
    Join Captain Richard for a real Trout fishing adventure on Lake Taupo. The boat is hired at an hourly rate of $200.00 per hour for the boat, meaning that longer trips can be arranged if that's what you'd like. Rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price. Departure times are negotiable. Price includes Taupo Waters Trust 10% fee
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    In demand! Last booked: 17 hours ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Price for up to 8 persons
    US $349
    If you're a fan of fishing in the afternoon hours, captain Richard has you covered. See for yourself what make Lake Taupo such a popular location for Trout fishing. The boat is hired at an hourly rate of $200.00 per hour, so longer trips are definitely an option. The price includes rods, reels, and terminal tackle, and the exact departure time is negotiable. Price includes Taupo Waters Trust Fee.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 167 reviews
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Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Trout fishing on Lake Taupo
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Louise O.
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Trout fishing on Lake Taupo

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on December 2, 2024
Great morning spent with Richard fishing for trout on Lake Taupo. Richard gave us lots of information on the history of the...
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Todd R.
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Perfect Day

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on November 25, 2024
Captain Richard was a great host.  Very knowledgeable about the lake, knew where the fish would be, and made sure we would...
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Anne M.
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Wonderful afternoon on the lake

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on January 26, 2024
Richard made our afternoon a great experience. His boat was clean and comfortable, and he provided us with the support and...
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Kristen R.
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5 Keepers

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (PM) on November 21, 2024
We had a great trip and caught 5 keepers we ended up cooking up for dinner!
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Gary T.
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December fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on December 4, 2024
Richard was great. The trip couldn’t have been better.
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FAQs about White Striker Charters Troutcatcher

White Striker Charters Troutcatcher offers the following trips to customers:
  • NZ $600 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (3 hours)
  • NZ $600 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (3 hours)

When you book a trip with White Striker Charters Troutcatcher, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Kitchen
  • Ice Box Fridge and freezer.
  • Radar

Trips booked with White Striker Charters Troutcatcher include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Trout cleaned and bagged)
  • Drinks (Tea and coffee are complimentary.)

White Striker Charters Troutcatcher offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing (On Lake Taupo, Famous for its trout)

White Striker Charters Troutcatcher offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle (Using downriggers / harling / jigging)
  • Trolling
  • Jigging

Top targeted fish species with White Striker Charters Troutcatcher include:
  • Brown Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)

Your captain

Richard Staines
Taupo, New Zealand
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Member since November 2017
Capt. Richard of White Striker Charters runs fishing trips on Lake Taupo. Richard is Taupo born and bred and has fished the lake all his life. With over 30 years of charter operating experience, Richard knows these waters intimately and will work to put you on fish. He will make sure that you have an enjoyable day out and a trip to remember. If you're looking for a professional and friendly service, he's the one to fish with.

The fish you can target

Brown Trout Brown Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead) Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)

What the boat is like

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Boat category
Yachts
Capacity
8 persons
Boat length
32 ft
Year built
1997
Boat manufacturer
Genesis
Boat type
Cruiser

Engine model
Hyundai
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
28 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Lake Fishing
On Lake Taupo, Famous for its trout

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Using downriggers / harling / jigging
Trolling
Jigging

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Kitchen
Ice Box
Fridge and freezer.
Radar

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Catch cleaning & filleting
Trout cleaned and bagged
Drinks
Tea and coffee are complimentary.

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch is cleaned and baggged
Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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